Ballestas Islands, Ica Vineyard and Huacachina Tour

Introduction This tour offers you an exciting mix of adventure and natural beauty in a truly unique environment. An itinerary that includes the Ballestas Islands, a visit to a vineyard in Ica and Huacachina is an exceptional way to explore the diversity of Peru's southern coastal and desert region in a single day. In the dunes of Huacachina, you can enjoy the exciting sport of sandboarding, sliding at full speed through the dunes with special boards designed for this activity. In addition, you will experience the excitement of boarding buggies that will take you on a journey full of unforgettable moments, a roller coaster of emotions and unique experiences that you will treasure forever. Itinerary 4:30 am Pick up from the hotel, and then travel to Paracas, which is the starting point for this tour. The trip to Paracas will take you approximately 3 to 4 hours by car, so it is important to get up early. Visit Ballestas Islands: Our first stop will take us to the marina dock, where we will complete the SERNANP control process and prepare to embark on an exciting boat trip to the Ballestas Islands. During the tour, you will have the wonderful opportunity to spot a varied marine fauna, including majestic pelicans, elegant cormorants, colorful boobies and adorable penguins. In addition, you can delight in the presence of playful sea lions in their natural habitat. Not only that, but you'll also witness the intriguing Candelabra geoglyph, an enigmatic figure carved into the sand that has baffled archaeologists for numerous years. Trip to Ica: After exploring the Ballestas Islands, we will head towards Ica, which is approximately an hour away by transportation from Paracas. Our next stop will be at the “El Catador” winery, where you will enjoy a delicious lunch that will allow you to taste the rich regional cuisine. Subsequently, we will tour the winery facilities and you will have the opportunity to participate in an exquisite tasting of the wines and piscos produced in the area. We will continue with our tour to the Huacachina Oasis, which is an exciting experience that allows you to explore this beautiful oasis located in the middle of the Ica desert, in southern Peru. One of the most outstanding experiences in Huacachina is the exciting buggy ride through the impressive sand dunes that surround this oasis. An experienced buggy driver will take you on an exciting tour through the dunes, ascending and descending the steep slopes. This adrenaline-filled experience will give you stunning panoramic views of the desert. After the buggy ride, you will have the opportunity to practice sandboarding, which involves sliding down the dunes using a specially designed board. Your guide will provide you with the necessary instructions and safety equipment so you can fully enjoy this exciting activity. After enjoying all the activities in Huacachina, you will have the option of returning to the city of Lima or staying in Ica, depending on your preference. Tour Includes Round trip tourist transportation. Guide service. Entry ticket in Paracas. Entrance ticket to Huacachina. Taxes. Ballestas Islands Tours. Lunch at a local restaurant. Sandboard and sand carts (buggy). Permanent assistance during the trip. Tasting of wines and piscos. Tasting of chocotejas and sweets. Photography throughout the tour.